Ronald Reagan actually said...

I think covert actions have been a part of government and a part of government's responsibilities for as long as there's been a government.

The President's News Conference

10/18/1983

More Ronald Reagan Quotes

War can be avoided. Peace is inevitable.

Peace must be based on security.

I look forward to receiving the benefit of your views and advice on the great tasks that remain before us.

I shall leave town knowing that our cooperation in the field of security and strategy will be concrete and close.